The God of Truth.

Happy Gandhi Jayanthi.

I wish to share my thoughts about The Mahathma.

To me Mahathma is no less than an incarnation of God. That too as a devotee of Rama, I look upon him as an miniature of Lord Rama. To substantiate my statement let me share two observations of mine.

Once our freedom fighters were going on a procession shouting slogans praising Gandhiji. A few of them were attacked by a few police men. The mass in return burnt down the police station and attacked the police men. Gandhiji was disappointed that his followers acted in such brutal way. He called back the non cooperation movement and went on fasting. People became sad. They promised that they never will repeat the mistake again. They went on streets giving garlands to the Police and British soldiers. This incident to me is a miracle. Something like Krishna lifting a mountain with his little finger. I wonder how people could love a man so much. They were ready to be kicked and wounded, only to do what he expected of them. They were ready to sacrifice even their lives under his leadership. They cared nothing about their food clothing and shelter. All they wanted was to do what Gandhi expected of them.

In my understanding, this is the power of Goodness. The power of faith in Truth.

The same incident is there in Lord Rama's life too.

When Lord Rama goes on exile, to the forest, people of Ayodhya came behind him. They left their belongings and houses. There were children, women and the old in the crowd that followed him. They said they do not want to live in a city where Rama was absent. They said they preferred the forest. They said, "It is the people who make the city. We will come with you to the jungle and make the jungle a city. Let the animals come to this city and let it become forest."

I believe in heaven and hell. I believe all those who lead a life of goodness will defintely go to heaven. In that perspective it is my belief that all the freedom fighters of India, must be in heaven now. That is because they followed Gandhiji. Gandhiji inspired them to do good, walk the path of goodness and helped them reach heaven.

In Rama's life this happens. After he ruled for more than ten thousands he was invited back to heaven by the creator, Brahma. He gave all the responsibilties to his sons and chose a day to return to his heavenly abode. On that day he decided to enter the river Sarayu and caste off his body. He entered the river, following him the whole population of Ayodhya entered it. Rama arose from the river with resplendent glory as Vishnu and went back to his divine abode. Following him all men, women and chidren went to heaven. There the creator Brahma created a new heaven, a special one, only for them.

This is the quality of a true leader. He must not just fight for the rights and comfort of people on earth, but he must also assure for them a place in heaven. Our Mahathma achieved it with perfection. This is my firm conviction.

To me Mahathma is a Rama. Who inspired people on the path of Goodness and Peace.

To me Mahathma is a Jesus Christ. Who lived a life of sacrifice. Who bore pain, for no error he commited, only for the sake of his men. Who taught people to love their enemies.

To me Mahathma is a Buddha. The enlightened one.

To me Mahathma is a God. The God of truth.